What Exactly Are People Marching for When They March for Science?
The event has around 21 stated goals.
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Scientists Are Standing Up to Trump Because They've Always Stood Up to Bullshit
There’s this pervasive idea that science is somehow exempt from the ugly political world in which the rest of us wallow. But even a perfunctory look at the history of American science shows that this hasn’t always been the case.
Do Scientists Lose Credibility When They Become Political?
A new study suggests that, contrary to common fears, the answer is no.
Learn From Canada's Dark Age of Science
Lessons to US scientists in how to protect scientific integrity under US President Donald Trump.
Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds
New discoveries about the human mind show the limitations of reason.
Putting Evidence to Work for Policymakers
Although scientists often are urged to share their expertise with policymakers, the idea that evidence should drive policy is not always accepted.
Reminder of New Policies Now – Or Soon To Be – In Effect
A number of NIH policies became effective in January. Here’s a brief recap.
Connecting Scientists to Policy Around the World
Landscape Analysis of Mechanisms Around the World Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy.
Do's and Don'ts for Scientists Who Want to Shape Policy
Paul Cairney counsels homework and lots of patience.
The Marches for Science, on One Global Interactive Map
22 April demonstrations planned for more than 100 cities around the world
Should Scientists Engage in Activism?
In the wake of the Flint water crisis and with a new notably anti-science president, U.S. scientists are reevaluating how to navigate the tension between speaking out and a fear of losing research funding.
Scientists Must Fight for the Facts
President Trump’s unconventional stances cannot go unchallenged.
Moedas Picks Top Innovation Advisers
The research commissioner Carlos Moedas has named the panel of 15 advisers who will steer the launch of the European Innovation Council.
A new frontier: US academia under President Trump
John Morgan considers the impact on students and US scholars, and the political earthquake’s potential positives
The Vital Role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the New Administration
The Vital Role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the New Administration
Science, technology, and innovation are vital to America’s economy and workforce, and the competitiveness of U.S. industry. The authors offer five recommendations to ensure the establishment of an effective White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
10 Things to Know About How to Influence Policy with Research
Research can produce good evidence to inform local, national and international policy that, in turn, has the potential to transform lives for the better. But influencing policy is neither easy nor automatic – you need to want to do it. To be successful, you need to be open to different ways of working. Here are 10 things you need to know.
Where Science and Nonsense Collide
After a decade of progress, Argentina’s scientists are battling a government bent on twisting public conceptions of their role.
Spraying RNA On Plants Silences A Gene and Protects From Viruses
The technique could be faster and more versatile than developing GMO crops from scratch.
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